Sony H70 vs Sony HX350

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony H70 vs Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the H70 grades vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H70 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the H70 and the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged H70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.